HAMILTON | Beach Strip - Page 2

stepper77 · #21 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 4:43 PM**

What great photos! I especially like the one with Toronto in the far background. Hamilton has some very nice areas, thanks!

SteelTown · #22 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 5:38 PM**

Thanks flar! I love seeing the transformation of the Beach Strip over the years. Tons of renovations have taken place.

The Beach strip has a ton of history as well. During the War of 1812 the Beach strip was a resting place for British troops as it's strategically located close to both Niagara and Toronto. It was called King's Head Inn but it was destroyed by American troops during the War.

After the war the Beach Strip became a place where it transformed Hamilton into the dominate city in the region. At a time Dundas was booming with the Desjardin canal and had a bigger population. Soon George Hamilton, founder of Hamilton saw the importance of the Beach Strip and transformed the place into a major cargo port. After that Hamilton defeated Dundas and become the dominate city in the region. Soon the Desjardin canal closed to cargo.

^ That lighthouse was built in 1858, one of the oldest lighthouse in Canada. Currently it's under renovation with the goal of opening it up to the public next year to allow visitors to climb the tower.

Sekkle · #23 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 6:46 PM**

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Just wanted to quote that photo one more time. Awesome pics!

matt602 · #24 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 9:17 PM**

Heh, you took a picture of the house I'm sitting in right now, typing this. I never used to come down to the beach before, but my girlfriend lives here so now I've become very familiar with it. It's at least as beautiful as the pictures in this thread *looks out the window*

kcexpress69 · #25 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 9:40 PM**

What a great photothread!! The girl on the beach is a great bonus!!

Ex-Ithacan · #26 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 10:46 PM**

I've been over that bridge a few times and had no clue. Great set of pics, and a real eye-opener (in more ways than one). Thanks flar.

denveraztec · #27 Posted **Aug 29, 2008, 11:13 PM**

Wonderful thread, looks like a great place to visit.

raisethehammer · #28 Posted **Aug 30, 2008, 12:56 AM**

how'd you snap the ladies without looking like a weirdo to passerby's? lol.

the dude · #29 Posted **Aug 30, 2008, 5:57 AM**

such a great neighbourhood. there are a few spots along the strip where you actually forget how close you are to the skyway and the smokestacks...now, if only we could re-route those hydro lines.

hmmm, i have a feeling that girl has a 'butter face.' great body, but 'er face...

flar · #30 Posted **Aug 30, 2008, 2:13 PM**

I enjoyed taking these pics, there were so many photo opportunities in this area that I missed some stuff, like the Dieppe Memorial that the Prime Minister just visited last week and some other nice houses, parks and scenery. I didn't even have time to go down most of the side streets.

I had been waiting for a nice blistering hot Saturday afternoon for this so I could capture the beach in full swing, but with our crappy weather this summer it never came, so most of the pics are from a cool Tuesday night.

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Originally Posted by raisethehammer

how'd you snap the ladies without looking like a weirdo to passerby's? lol.

Long lens

DLLB · #31 Posted **Aug 30, 2008, 7:03 PM**

Great series. I didn't know Hamilton had beaches. I particularly enjoyed the pictures of the local 'birds'.

Magnus1 · #32 Posted **Aug 31, 2008, 1:00 AM**

cool. very cool.

Jimby · #33 Posted **Sep 1, 2008, 4:19 AM**

I love your pics, and what a beautiful and interesting neighbourhood.

flar · #34 Posted **Sep 2, 2008, 11:55 PM**

Thanks all

Evergrey · #35 Posted **Sep 5, 2008, 2:17 AM**

very fun collection... your region has endless delights and surprises

jodelli · #36 Posted **Sep 5, 2008, 6:55 PM**

Great tour, as always.

MsMe · #37 Posted **Dec 3, 2008, 5:47 AM**

down guys...lol

Too bad you didn't get a pic of the Dynes before it was torn down.

On the lift bridge was the first successful nesting of some peregrine falcons last spring.

And great pics Flar

shirrrl · #38 Posted **Dec 3, 2008, 4:28 PM**

I've drove through this neighborhood a couple of years ago but didn't have time to explore. Thanks for the tour!

Here's a request, Flar. You do such great, focused work on Hamilton and vicinity, how about coming to Toronto and giving everyone a tour of Ward's Island? That would knock people's sock off!

scotto · #39 Posted **Jan 14, 2010, 4:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by MsMe

Too bad you didn't get a pic of the Dynes before it was torn down.

And great pics Flar

Yes great pics Flar, well done!

scotto · #40 Posted **Jan 14, 2010, 4:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by flar

I enjoyed taking these pics, there were so many photo opportunities in this area that I missed some stuff, like the Dieppe Memorial that the Prime Minister just visited last week and some other nice houses, parks and scenery.

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